US Condemns Third Term Bid By Rwandan President

The statement, issued by Department of State spokesperson
John Kirby, noted that the President Kagame’s decision to run
for a third term undermined Rwandan democracy.
“President Kagame ignores an historic opportunity to reinforce
and solidify the democratic institutions the Rwandan people
have for more than twenty years laboured so hard to
establish.
“The United States believes constitutional transitions of power
are essential for strong democracies and that efforts by
incumbents to change rules to stay in power weaken
democratic institutions,” Mr. Kirby stated.
President Kagame recently held a referendum allowing him to
run for a third term. On New Year's Day he announced he
would be running in 2017.